Chuck chats with notable energy futurist Mark Mills on the day of his book release.  In The Cloud, Mark suggests that the 2020s will be the greatest decade we’ve ever had for economic development better than the Roaring 1920s because of developments in computing power, materials and and mechanical prowess.

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00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Cloud Revolution Overview
09:40 - Origin of Cloud Revolution Theory
11:27 - Innovation Process Explained
16:09 - Information Infrastructure Importance
22:30 - Underutilized Information
25:50 - Advancements in Computing Power
28:15 - Exoskeleton Technology
30:50 - Evolution of Computer Chips
35:30 - Materials Extraction History
36:10 - Role of Silicon in Technology
39:26 - Information Revolution Impact
41:07 - Materials Genome Concept
47:57 - Machines in Modern Society
48:26 - The Roaring 20s Era
50:26 - Machines and Automation
53:40 - Rise of Robotics
01:00:10 - Government and Politics Influence
01:02:35 - China vs. United States Dynamics
01:05:30 - Government Power and Cloud Computing
01:07:46 - Is This Time Different?
01:13:34 - Freedom of Speech Issues
01:14:38 - Outro

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